So, things have been a bit rough lately. It feels like my wife has been yelling at me a lot more than usual. I’m not going to lie, it’s been pretty tough to deal with. At first, I just tried to ignore it. I figured, you know, everyone has bad days. So, I’d go about my day, doing my usual stuff, hoping things would just blow over.
But it kept happening. And it wasn’t just about the little things, like forgetting to take out the trash. It felt like everything I did was wrong. I started to really feel down, and honestly, a bit scared to even talk to her. So, I decided I needed to do something about it.
First, I tried to talk to her. I waited for a time when things were calm, and we were both just chilling. I told her how I felt, that the yelling was really getting to me and that I was feeling walking on eggshells all the time. I tried to keep my voice even and not get angry, which was really hard. I didn’t want to make things worse. During our talk, I realized that she’s been under a lot of stress, too. Work has been crazy for her, and she’s been feeling overwhelmed with everything at home. It wasn’t just me, she was just letting it all out in the wrong way.
After our talk, we decided to try a few things. I started by:
- Making sure I listen more. Not just hear her, but really listen to what she’s saying.
- Helping out more around the house. I took on more chores without her having to ask, which seemed to ease some of her stress.
- Setting aside time for us. We started having regular date nights, just like when we first started dating.
- We started seeing a therapist. Not every week, but just to check in. They helped us to practice how to communicate better.
It took some time. I had to really step up and change some of my own habits. It wasn’t easy. I had to do a lot of things I wasn’t used to, like being more proactive with chores and planning our date nights. She also had to work on her own stuff, and it was a learning curve for both of us.
Eventually, things started to get better. She started yelling less, and I felt more comfortable talking to her about anything. We learned to work as a team and to listen to each other. I won’t say it’s perfect now. We still have our moments, but it’s a lot better than before. We’ve found ways to support each other better. We’re communicating better, and I feel like we’re a team again.
Looking back, I realized that it’s so important to communicate and to really listen to each other. And sometimes, you need a little outside help, and that’s okay. It’s been a rough journey, but we’re in a much better place now. It is not only about not yelling at each other anymore, but also supporting each other more than ever.
